Times when Amitabh Bachchan proved he is an old-school romantic

Amitabh Bachchan, often referred to as the "Shahenshah of Bollywood," is known for his larger-than-life persona and endless charm. Over the years, he has proven this both on-screen and off-screen, leaving us in awe of his capacity to embody romance with grace and sincerity. Here are some moments when Amitabh Bachchan reminded us that old-school romance never goes out of style.

In one of the episodes from his famous show, Kaun Banega Crorepati 12, Amitabh Bachchan shared some insights on his romance with wife, Jaya Bachchan. When asked about his relationship in the early days, he recalled writing letters for Jaya Bachchan. He shared that from the very start of their relationship, he used to write love letters for Jaya Bachchan. Adding to this revelation, he mentioned that even after all these years. he still writes love letters for his wife.

In an old video which has resurfaced on social media, Amitabh can be seen giving a live performance onstage where Jaya Bachchan joins him. In this clip, Amitabh sings his iconic song Mere Angne Mein from the 1981 film Laawaris. When he reaches the line ‘jiski biwi chhoti’, Big B stops and says, “Yeh waali main apne ghar se laa raha hun bhaiya.” He goes on to repeat the words ‘chhoti’ and ‘naati’ before lifting Jaya in his arms. As she holds the mic near his mouth, Big B completes his song, “Arre god mein baitha lo, bachche ka kya kaam hai.”

Their love story is the stuff of Bollywood dreams. Amitabh had promised Jaya that if Zanjeer became a hit, they’d go on a vacation to London. When her parents insisted they marry first, he didn’t hesitate — he married her the very next day. No fuss, just action. That’s romance in its purest form.

Adding to his romantic nature, Amitabh Bachchan never leaves an opportunity to make his wife feel loved and cherished. He is often seen sharing memorable moments of their life together on his social media handles. He also never forgets to post pictures and makes Jaya feel loved and cared for on their special occasions, like anniversaries and birthdays.

Amitabh Bachchan's romantic nature is frequently revealed by his profound love of poetry, especially the writings of his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He often shows his love through gestures like singing songs and reciting poems penned by his father. This shows he's a true old-school romantic at heart.